Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Sunday night as they take on Valencia in Catalonia.
Hansi Flick Title Hopefuls enters this fight off the back of a bonkers Champions League Competition in Lisbon. Barca were 3-1 and 4-2 until Benfica on Tuesday, but remarkably stole the contest in death Thanks to a strike from Raphinha. Their place in the last 16 is safe ahead of the final league stage clash with Atalanta.
However, they dropped more points in La Liga last week as Jose Bordalas Getafe once again proved more than a nuisance. They have fallen even further behind the leaders Real Madrid Despite beating their CLASICO opponents twice this season.
Valencia look much improved under new manager Carlos Corberan, who was appointed at the end of 2024. The historically grand club has been miserably run by Peter Lim and the threat of relegation is real.
Sunday’s visitors are ensconced in the relegation zone, but their performances since Corberan took over point towards a rejuvenated outfit. They beat Real Sociedad 1-0 at the Mestalla last week.
Here 90 minutes Barcelona vs Valencia Guide at The championship.
Barcelona vs Valencia H2H Record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Barcelona |
Valencia |
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Benfica 4-5 Barcelona – 21/01/25 |
Valencia 1-0 Real Sociedad – 01/19/25 |
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Getafe 1-1 Barcelona – 01/18/25 |
Ourense 0-2 Valencia – 01/14/25 |
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Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis – 15/01/25 |
Sevilla 1-1 Valencia – 11/01/25 |
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Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona – 12/01/25 |
Eldense 0-2 Valencia – 07/01/25 |
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Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona – 08/01/25 |
Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid – 01/03/25 |
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Country |
TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom |
Premier Sports Player, Laligatv, Premier Sports 2 |
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United States |
ESPN+, FUBOTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes |
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Canada |
TSN+ |
Given the way Wojciech Szczesny performed in Lisbon on Tuesday night, it would be a major surprise if Inaki Pena was not back between the sticks on Sunday. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is a long-termer damage absent.
Barca are also without Inigo Martinez and Marc Bernal, while Dani Olmo is a doubt with a calf issue.
Flick hasn’t rotated too much in recent outings and is unlikely to see much change on Sunday. The German will see next week’s Champions League clash with Atalanta as the best opportunity to deliver his team’s remaining minutes.
Barcelona predicted line-up against Valencia (4-2-3-1): Enoin? Team, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde. Casad, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha. Wildski.
Cristhian Mosquera has enjoyed a fine season for Valencia despite their struggles, and his absence through suspension on Sunday comes as a big blow. Real Madrid are among reported admirers of the 20-year-old, but the centre-back is unlikely to depart before the end of the transfer window.
Another youngster, Yarek Gasiorowski, is expected to deputize for Mosquera in Catalonia.
Valencia are also without Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia through injury.
Hugo Duro is the man Barca should contain in attack. The Valencia striker has scored just six La Liga goals this term but was the match-winner last week against Real Sociedad.
Valencia predicted line-up against Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili? Foulquier, Tarrega, Gasiorowski, Gaya. War, Barrenechea; Lopez, Almeida, Rioja. Hard.
Barcelona have shown that their top form is untouchable this season, but teams have had too much success against Flick’s side in the last month or so. So there is room for an improvement in the Valencia team for Nick a result in Catalonia.
Corberan has restored some order to a fallen outfit and they will make this game competitive. The hosts, at the moment, look like no one else.
Valencia was forced Barcelona To win from behind in August and it could be a similar story this weekend.
